One of the thorniest and potentially lethal issues in international relations facing Japan is what to do about North Korea (Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, or DPRK). This issue has

Orbital debris is a disaster waiting to happen. Orbital debris threatens the future of space commerce and exploration for all spacefaring countries. It has resulted from human activities dating back

Seattle, like much of the country, is facing a housing crisis. Despite the unimaginable riches, there are not only thousands of homeless people but also more and more middle-class families

How much progress is the world actually making in the shift away from fossil fuels and in reducing global emissions? The energy transition, as this shift has been called, is

One of the unfinished chapters of the Cold War involves the participation of universities in ethically problematic research activities. The University of Washington has been part of that history. Students in

After decades of decreasing levels, incidents of Antisemitism, sometimes called “the longest hatred,” are rising in the United States and around the globe.  From Charlottesville to Budapest, Antisemitic stereotypes and conspiracy

In recent years Turkey has been asserting its power and influence in the Middle East, Asia, and Africa independently from the United States and its allies in Europe. This is a

The Covid-19 pandemic threw European asylum systems into a state of chaos. In spite of international and EU laws that lay out the parameters of humanitarian protection, domestic politics and agendas have been calling the shots. Asylum seekers remain

This class will examine the emerging technologies having an increased impact on helping NATO’s defense, as well as those creating new challenges from adversaries. Students are invited to participate in a task

While the consequences of terrorism are unfortunately all too well-known and palpable, its causes very often evade us due to their politicization. Thus, one person’s “terrorist” may be another person’s